Emerging RN Leader

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Mike Spiros, MALD, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, NE-BC Today, I am publishing a guest blog written by a nurse manager. Mike Spiros is an APRN currently serving as nurse manager for an acute care unit in Portland, Oregon. He has previously worked for hospital systems in Florida and Massachusetts. He describes his leadership philosophy as […] The post Reflections of a Nurse Manager on Today’s Leadership Challenges appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Life of a Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

A few friends were with me, all nurses, and we recalled some of the CPR events we have been involved in. A pivotal point to consider by all Nurses, Physicians, and Respiratory Therapists is that a patient may die even if the team did everything correctly. An underlying condition such as left outflow tract stenosis or blockage translates into limited to no effect when CPR is provided–optimal management aside, many sources reported up to 2019 a range of percentages of individuals making it t

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Scrubs

AUGUST 11, 2023

Total healthcare spending in the U.S. hit $3.5 trillion in 2017 and about 32% of the total, or $1.1 trillion, was spent on hospital services. Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. Costs range widely from facility to facility, but one thing remains clear: Getting care isn’t cheap.

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Post University

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you are pursuing your BSN, MSN, or even a doctorate degree in nursing—you will be dedicating a fair amount of your time and resources to higher education to achieve your nursing career goals. Because of this, you may also be taking on some debt or working to pay your way through school. After all, the cost of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a public university could range from $40,000 – $80,000.

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Emerging RN Leader

AUGUST 9, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently asked a nurse manager who had successfully transitioned through her first year in a leadership role – what advice she would have for a new manager. She recommended that they develop a tougher skin, especially now. She explained that initially, in her role – she […] The post Developing Thicker Skin As A Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nursing medication errors are not as uncommon as we would like to admit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 1.5 million cases reported every year and that over 60% of the errors are made by a nurse. Medication errors can be life threatening to a patient and in a perfect world would never happen. These are defined by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) as being any form type of preventable incident that could lead to or cause harm to a patien

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The Gypsy Nurse

AUGUST 11, 2023

Staffmax Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting provided this article. Article was written by: Julie Hesseltine, RN, CNO, and Sr. Recruiter for Staffmax. How many ways have you seen rates posted online by different companies? The answer to this question is most likely; “A lot!”. Today, it is time to take an in-depth look at the rates and what they mean.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Takeaways: Resilience helps prevent nurse burnout. Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life.

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Nurses Advocates

AUGUST 7, 2023

I hope you are having a good summer. I am sharing links to my Summer Reading List and Professional Reading List so you have something to read as I am away for a few days. Take some time to review them and check out some books. I will be back next week! 2023 Summer Reading List: [link] 2023 Professional Reading List: [link] Have a good week!

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is nursing for me?” Have people told you that you might make a good nurse? Whether you’re just beginning to entertain the thought of pursuing your nursing degree, you’ve just applied to a nursing school, or you’re not even sure if a nursing career is for you, there is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing this as your profession.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

'Inclusivity is about making people feel comfortable to say who they are, being who they are.' When students of Brenda Cassidy, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC , at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing expressed uncertainty about how to respectfully ask patients about sexual orientation and gender identity, a consult with her colleagues found their students felt the same hesitancy.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

What does nurse-led innovation look like? Do you know it when you see it? Maybe you read an article, watched a video, or came across work happening within or outside of your organization. You also may know of other current initiatives. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Discover nursing innovation appeared first on American Nurse.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double the number of nurse scholars at Cleveland Clinic beginning in fall 2023. In recognition of this new generous gift and the Foundation’s cumulative support, all programs within the ASPIRE initiative at Cleveland Clinic will be renamed to honor the Howley name, including the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program.

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Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Today, medical science is advancing more rapidly than ever before, with new treatments and medications developed on an ongoing basis. But sometimes, medical facilities and the nurses that work there can fall a bit behind on the most up-to-date approaches to patient care. Here are three common old-school nursing methods that are still around today, and that need to be phased out and replaced with more up to date methodologies.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 10, 2023

Healthcare organizations and hospitals are making significant investments in initiatives focused on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in order to cultivate a dynamic and talented workforce for the future. Johnson & Johnson has put its support behind two pilot programs aimed at setting Nurses up for success on campus and in healthcare settings.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

On June 17, the voting representatives of the ANA Membership Assembly elected leaders to serve on the ANA Board of Directors and the Nominations and Elections Committee. All terms of office begin on January 1, 2024. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post ANA Enterprise News, August 2023 appeared first on American Nurse.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

The notion of pivoting in your nursing career isn’t a new one, and that readiness to pivot can emerge from having a nimble mindset and a willingness to read the tea leaves of your career. Nurse, are you nimble? Being nimble in your career means you’re willing to think beyond what’s right in front of you. It also means preparing and paving the groundwork for something you want – and if you don’t know what you want, you’re at least asking the right questions.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process. Patients may have to fill out several forms and deal with multiple individuals before they gain access to their records.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nurse bullying heightens tension in environments that are already very stressful. To create a healthier, more positive workplace environment, it’s worth evaluating if you (whether intentionally or not) are exhibiting bully behaviors. Nurse bullying, or lateral violence, is a form of workplace violence defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

The inaugural National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, comprised of representatives from over 30 national nursing organizations and 80 subject matter experts, has accomplished much. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Confronting racism in nursing appeared first on American Nurse.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the average person probably thinks that nurses working via telehealth is something new that came about during COVID, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Read One Travel Nurse’s Amazing Story Everyone needs healthcare, and that means nurses can find work across the country or even the world, if they have the right qualifications. If you love traveling and being on the road, you might feel right at home as a travel nurse. You’ll get to work for different healthcare facilities and providers all over the country, giving you the chance to meet new people and learn from new experiences.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 8, 2023

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common clinical challenge that can have significant implications for an individual’s health. Determining the best method to diagnose the cause of this condition has been an ongoing topic of discussion. There are two standard approaches for the evaluation and diagnosis of dysphagia: the Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) and the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are nurse leaders serving as good examples of self-care? Takeaways: Nurse leaders must advocate for clinical nurses’ self-health and develop and support programs to ensure a healthy work-life balance for today’s workforce. All nurses lead, whether formally or informally, so they have responsibility modeling healthy lifestyles and self-care. As the largest category of healthcare professionals, nurses can play a critical role in tackling public health crises and providing education.

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Elder Care Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Medicare Observation Trap happens when patients and families are least expecting it. The patient has a serious health emergency and goes by ambulance to a local hospital. Family members are worried, and the patient might not know what is happening around them. The patient goes to the Emergency Room, where they undergo a thorough… The post WHAT IS THE MEDICARE OBSERVATION TRAP?

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

By Joe Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC, Founder, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Healthy Meals Supreme What if you were to take as good care of yourself as you do your patients every day – you’d feel better, wouldn’t you! Here’s the story. You’re working with compromised patients and always on the run and under the gun. Or maybe it’s the back-to-back 12 hour shifts that don’t leave you much time to breathe, much less to see family or friends, while commuting back and forth to work.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 11, 2023

Nurse Essentials · The Leadership Path: How to Decide if a Nursing Leader Position Is Right for You Most nurses enter the profession envisioning a career in patient care. But there is an array of impactful and fulfilling leadership roles, even for nurses who never considered leaving the bedside. Perhaps no one knows this as well as Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN , Cleveland Clinic’s chief caregiver officer, who began her career as a clinical nurse on a cardiothoracic step-down unit and neve

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

ANA supports enforceable safe nurse staffing standards, including acuity and setting-specific ratios, as an approach to promote the recruitment and retention of nurses and improve quality outcomes for patients. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Nurses take pivotal issues to Capitol Hill appeared first on American Nurse.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Monica Thelen, an RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Michigan, is a fantastic nurse who goes above and beyond to provide compassionate care to her patients. She recently received a well-deserved DAISY Award for her outstanding work caring for a young patient who was nervous about having an MRI. The five-year-old boy needed to be sedated for several MRIs, and Thelen, a pediatric ICU nurse , made him feel safe and comfortable before his procedure.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s always nice to be appreciated , but some gifts are more strange than sweet! We asked nurses to tell us about the funniest gift they had ever received at work—read on for their hilarious answers! 1. A love poem from a smitten elderly resident. He tapped me on the elbow and handed it to me without a word, then spun away from me in his wheelchair at 45 mph.

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